1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Mirada would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 145 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 606 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Mirada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 343 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2870 mm |